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G112 DDE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,464 mi
Last recorded132,464 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG112 DDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 132,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 132,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 127,435 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 127,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 121,974 miles

battery insecure and light corrosion under battery

Fail 18 Apr 2012 121,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure and light corrosion under battery

Pass 11 May 2011 117,374 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 117,372 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 114,860 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 114,860 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 109,320 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 105,220 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 105,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 100,139 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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G112 DDE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G112 DDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G112 DDE registered?

G112 DDE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is G112 DDE safe to buy?

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